Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Field Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Division (FEDSD), National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad
(Phone: 051- 9255237, Fax: 051-9255099 Email: fedsd@nih.org.pk) P
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Daily Situation Report – Pakistan COVID-19 March 28, 2020 Data Table* Province/ Region ICT Punjab Sindh KP Balochistan AJK GB Total
Suspected cases at Lab Update hospitals New Cumulative Cumulative (last 24 Cumulative tests Test positive hrs) performed cases 198 910 1,056 39 210 3,339 3,310 490 351 4,807 5,158 457 104 820 1,121 180 22 1,494 1,657 133 7 90 97 2 45 787 832 107 937 12,247 13,231 1,408
Hospital Update Still admitted
Discharged/ Recovered
Expired
8 237 294 50 122 2 12 725
2 4 14 2 2 0 3 26
0 5 1 3 1 0 1 11
Travelers Screened at Points of Entry in last 24 hours Cumulative travelers Screened Suspected at Points of Entry Call Records (n) Returnees from China First-time calls in 0 past 24 hrs Cumulative no of 5,474 first-time calls Follow-up calls in 520 past 24 hrs Cumulative 12,247 follow-up calls Advised Self0 Quarantine
Not received 1,102,383 234 Returnees from Iran 0 9,489 192
7,115 * Errors and omissions possible. **Data include test results of symptomatic and asymptomatic residents of ICT. 0 Updates: Pakistan: • During last 24 hours, 211 new cases confirmed by different laboratories, bringing the national tally to 1,408. Two deaths reported in Punjab in last 24 hours. Total deaths 11 National Emergency Operation Centre Global: Helpline 1166 Summary • Total cases: 597,072 Total Deaths: 27,360 • Total number of countries/regions affected: 177 NIH Preparedness and Response: New Calls 138,062 Cumulative Calls 321,600 • Contact tracing of confirmed cases being carried out by the RRTs. • Risk communication carried out among healthcare workers and affected communities during since 31st Jan, 2020 contact tracing. • NIH laboratory is providing support to provinces and regions for testing. Risk Assessment: Current impact of the disease in Pakistan is: High Provinces Preparedness and Response Balochistan • RRT teams are working for contact tracing Sindh • Distribution of N95 masks across the province was done Punjab • CM Punjab advice indoor stay and follow the guidelines issued by the Govt. KP • Screeing teams are deputed at all district entry and exit points for screening of visitors of COVID -19 AJK • A new field isolation hospital for COVID-19 with 50 bed capacity will be established in Muzaffarabad. GB • All suspected Travellers coming from Taftan will be tested for COVID-19 Risk Communication Message: • Clean hands regularly with an alcohol-based hand rub, or wash thoroughly with soap. • Clean surfaces regularly with recommended disinfectants (70% Ethyl Alcohol or 0.5% bleach solution). • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with contaminated hands. • Practice respiratory hygiene by coughing or sneezing into a bent elbow or tissue and then immediately dispose off. • Wear a medical/surgical mask if you have respiratory symptoms and perform hand hygiene after disposing off of the mask. • Maintain a minimum of mandatory two meter distance from individuals with respiratory symptoms. • Healthcare workers are required to select and use appropriate PPE. Administrative controls • Ensure the availability of IPC resources such as PPE, appropriate infrastructure, clear IPC policies, access to lab testing, triage and patient placement, adequate staff and training of the staff. Environmental and engineering controls • Stay in ventilated rooms • Clean the surfaces with recommended disinfectants. Social Behavior Change: • Practice social distancing, particularly from individuals showing respiratory symptoms. • Avoid mass gatherings like weddings, cinemas, crowded shopping malls and restaurants. • Avoid gathering of more than 10-20 persons.
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